Rick Hansberry will be offering screenwriting classes this fall at two locations. Wednesday nights, starting on September 22 through October 20, 2010 at Elizabethtown College and Thursday nights at Manheim Township Parks & Recreation Department starting September 30 through November 14, 2010.  If you're interested in attending either session email Rick Hansberry at djrickhansberry@msn.com 

 

 

Congrats to Chris Botek who was named 2010 Grand Champion by The National Christmas Tree Association. Chris, along with his parents, Francis and Margaret Botek, own and operate Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, PA where "Branches" was filmed in February. As the 2010 winner, Chris will be delivering The White House Christmas Tree to Michelle Obama later this year. We'll be sending along a copy of the film to be delivered to the First Family as a stocking stuffer this Christmas season. 

 

 

Two-time Emmy winner, Michael Whalen has completed the film's score and it is breathtaking. Daniel Stern's Narration is captivating and the film is coming together nicely. Final color correction and rendering will be complete in early September and Rick and Chris have targeted more than a dozen film festivals, including Sundance and Tribeca, for the project that is slated for release just after Thanksgiving. 

 

 

Rick has completed the first draft of a character-driven coming of age story called "Setting Sun." Backyard Studios and Executive Producer Ian Trueb have set up a Facebook page with two production videos. Check them out and become a Fan. Search 'Setting Sun' on Facebook.

 

 

Producer Karl Nickoley and Writer Rick Hansberry are selling copies of the short "Chasing Forever" for $5.00 (plus postage and handling). If you're interested in obtaining a copy of this DVD send an email to Rick Hansberry at djrickhansberry@msn.com. 

 

 

Rick has obtained the exclusive right to adapt Robert Russell's autobiography for the screen. This remarkable story is in the early stages of developemnt but Rick is meeting regularly with Bob Russell to flesh out the screenplay. This promises to be Rick's most ambitious script to date.    

 

 

Post-production continues on this Rob Gross short film that should be ready for the festival circuit this fall. Rick acted as Script Consultant and Production Advisor on this project, along with Matt Fettig, Tommy Merry and Wes Worthing. Links coming soon!

 

Rick Hansberry continues to work

with screenwriter Matt Fettig on a new action comedy spec script called "Write Me Up." Collaborations with other writers across the country continue. If you have an idea for a collaboration, contact Rick at: djrickhansberry@msn.com. Let's write it together!

  

 

A 'Producer' in Hollywood makes things happen. They produce a 'product' that becomes an investment. Handled the right way, that investment can potentially generate a significant return and it all starts...with a screenplay.

 

A script is a blueprint for a film. It's the vehicle used to attract a director and actors as well as other investors. It's one thing to tell a great story that you're passionate about. It's considerably harder to tell that same story in a way that will make other film professionals just as excited about the project.

 

This is where an experienced, professional screenwriter comes in. Combining a wealth of knowledge of the craft with decades of industry experience, let me show you how your story can make it to the big screen. And as a bonus -- you get to see your name in the credits as a 'Producer.'

 

Curious but don't have a blockbuster idea? I've got a wide selection of both short and feature-length scripts available, spanning a variety of genres. I'll also work with you to develop a story idea into a film script. Contact me for a free, no obligation consultation through email or by phone at 717-682-8618. Make it happen!